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| Author: | Angusdog [ Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:02 pm ] |
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There is a really strong smell coming into our std 850, after about 5 minutes driving. I'll do a little research, but it's hard to tell if it's stronger when cornering or not. It's coming from the carb ro nearby, so could it be: (a) worn carb which leaks petrol (b) something else. (you can see I haven't done much detective work yet...) |
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| Author: | 13secmini [ Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:50 pm ] |
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If you have a mechanical fuel pump then check that it is not leaking from the cap. I have had 2 minis leak fuel from there. Is there an visible leaks on the ground if idleing for a while? |
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| Author: | poeee [ Sun Aug 28, 2005 2:18 pm ] |
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First thing i'd do is undo the 3 screws on the carbie bowl and check that the float hasn't got a hole in it or if the float valve is working right. |
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| Author: | mikkis37 [ Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:13 pm ] |
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Mine did that and found fuel oozing ou tof the Mech fuel pump |
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Sun Sep 04, 2005 5:09 pm ] |
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Just for the record, the smell was coming from a loose float bowl. As it was so loose, the float bowl was tilted back about 30 degrees. So I made it level and tightened it up. So no smell of gas, and no bogging down in corners - it's like a new car. I was so buoyed up by my success in fixing the mini, I fitted my new horns to the Commer. PARRRRP! But there's a downside to every Fathers' Day. In this case, it was looking after 2 other kids as well as ours. For some reason, our kids are darlings and everyone else's are little pr!cks... |
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